5G is being to be deployed and commercial service already started. The full exploitation of its capabilities is far to be achieved because so far only the physical layer innovations were actually implemented and in limited bandwidth while all the network management capabilities are not yet (fully) enjoyed. The last years have been dedicated to progress in the design and development of innovative services and applications to properly and fruitfully use the satellite to complement the terrestrial component in order to fully satisfy the requirements of 5G. To this aim, the adaption of the communication standard has been pursued. The description and the outcomes of some ESA projects funded in this frame will be briefly presented. Last but not least the advent of megaconstellations seems to be the technical solution but on the basis of available information some considerations will be shared.
Localisation
Salle 5257 (ESIEE Paris)